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How much does a petroleum pump system operator make in Huntington?

$78,670a year

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area. That is $37.82 an hour or $6,556 a month.

Hourly
$37.82
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
38 of 49
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,770Median: $78,670Highest 10%: $106,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,770$28.74
25th$64,080$30.81
Median$78,670$37.82
75th$106,800$51.34
90th$106,800$51.35

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for petroleum pump system operators.

Wheeling, WV$81,090
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Related jobs in Huntington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$65,030
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,430
Grinding$55,590
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,380
Dental Laboratory Technician$47,740
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,210
Welder$46,980
Machinist$46,290
Molder$45,670
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,220
Salaries for every job in Huntington, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a petroleum pump system operator make an hour in Huntington?

The median hourly pay in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area is $37.82 ($78,670 a year).

Do petroleum pump system operators make more in Huntington than the national average?

No: $78,670 against $96,710 nationally, 19% less.

How does Huntington compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $83,910, so Huntington pays 6% less.

Where does Huntington rank for petroleum pump system operator pay?

38 of 49 metro areas with data.

How much does a petroleum pump system operator make starting out in Huntington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,800 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.